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AlexSimon on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6038943
Sun, 25 May 2014 23:29:16 +0000AlexSimon6038943@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Looks fantastic - nicely specced.
</p>kjrogers on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6038797
Sun, 25 May 2014 21:44:37 +0000kjrogers6038797@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Thought I'd post a picture of my new Spitfire. Managed to get a raw frame and love the finish on it. Built up with Pikes, Halo Vapour wheels and a mix of SLX and XT. Love the way it rides. </p>
<p>[img]<a href="http://s1318.photobucket.com/user/kjrogers78/media/BansheeSpitfireweb_zps98c51592.jpg.html"><img src="http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t658/kjrogers78/BansheeSpitfireweb_zps98c51592.jpg"></a>[/img]
</p>merynella on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6017256
Fri, 16 May 2014 15:34:15 +0000merynella6017256@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Yes, Skyline Cycles told me last Saturday they'd have the Spitfire at their demo day this weekend and that they are about to become a Banshee dealer.
</p>AlexSimon on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6016277
Fri, 16 May 2014 10:11:37 +0000AlexSimon6016277@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Thanks for the heads-up phil. Just spoke with them. If I haven't managed to get a demo before then, I'll probably make the trip. Seems hard to get a demo on a banshee.<br />
(I think there is a demo this weekend in Afan too).
</p>mindmap3 on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015984
Fri, 16 May 2014 08:51:33 +0000mindmap36015984@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>At 6 foot I'd go large too.</p>
<p>I'm a smidge under and have a large Rune and it feels spot on.
</p>philfive on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015839
Fri, 16 May 2014 08:13:09 +0000philfive6015839@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>There is a demo day on the 15th June with EDS Cycles. </p>
<p>Details are on Banshees Facebook page.
</p>tricky dicky on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015809
Fri, 16 May 2014 08:06:02 +0000tricky dicky6015809@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Rockape I'd say large, at 6ft with average length arms and legs they are a great fit for me. In the North the nearest might be Pedals in Edinburgh, the lads there are really helpful and I am sure would help you out with a demo, but I think they tend to just have medium builds for demo, you'd need to check with them.<br />
Richard
</p>bluearsedfly on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015789
Fri, 16 May 2014 07:56:10 +0000bluearsedfly6015789@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>That is seriously nice.... looks like the build spec (and even colour) that I'm thinking about - pleasantly surprised that it's sneaking under 30lbs. Once I've finished paying for my wedding I might have to give-in and get one.</p>
<p>Bonus points for matching rim/fork decals </blockquote></p>
<p>Fanks!</p>
<p>When I say under 30lb, it really is <em>just</em> under 30lb, that's with saint pedals too. Never really bothered about weight, the Spitfire definitely pedals like it's a lot lighter. </p>
<p>It's 1x10 at the moment but I've got a week in the lakes with the family in the summer so will be going 2x10 for the long climbs but have just picked up some sixc cranks so I'm hoping to keep the weight down.</p>
<p>I'm 5'9" / 32" and it's just right, I was on a small Trance x previous to the Spitfire, it did feel a bit too long at first but moving the saddle forward and after a few rides it felt spot on. </p>
<p>I'm your average rider but it does egg you on to go faster.
</p>philfive on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015580
Fri, 16 May 2014 06:15:53 +0000philfive6015580@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Rockape, I have a medium Rune and it wouldn't fit a 6 ft bloke.
</p>Rockape on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015545
Fri, 16 May 2014 05:37:53 +0000Rockape6015545@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>What's the sizing like everybody I'm 6' so maybe a large would suit me..... Does anyone know if there are any demo bikes around north lancs? <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> some really nice looking builds on here.
</p>batfink on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015512
Fri, 16 May 2014 02:32:16 +0000batfink6015512@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>Spent ages deciding on which frame and ended up with the spitfire and so glad I did now.</p>
<p>Just loves being ragged, mines under 30lb with reverb etc, climbs really well and goes down even better.</blockquote></p>
<p>That is seriously nice.... looks like the build spec (and even colour) that I'm thinking about - pleasantly surprised that it's sneaking under 30lbs. Once I've finished paying for my wedding I might have to give-in and get one.</p>
<p>Bonus points for matching rim/fork decals <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>dingleberry on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015506
Fri, 16 May 2014 00:50:49 +0000dingleberry6015506@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>What height/inside leg is everyone and what size have you gone for?</p>
<p>I'm considering a medium at 5'10"/32"...
</p>bluearsedfly on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6015416
Thu, 15 May 2014 22:28:20 +0000bluearsedfly6015416@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><img src="http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s488/bluearsedfly1/DSC00485_zps168f6ddf.jpg"></p>
<p>Spent ages deciding on which frame and ended up with the spitfire and so glad I did now.</p>
<p>Just loves being ragged, mines under 30lb with reverb etc, climbs really well and goes down even better.
</p>lobby_dosser on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6014721
Thu, 15 May 2014 17:24:11 +0000lobby_dosser6014721@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>cheers! for some reason i couldn't see a couple of those tabs when I was looking at work. Damn IT. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_redface.gif" title=":oops:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>Shackleton on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6014713
Thu, 15 May 2014 17:19:33 +0000Shackleton6014713@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>At the risk of sounding patronising all of the information you need is <a href="http://www.bansheebikes.com/bikes_page/banshee-spitfire-mountian-bike/">here</a>.</p>
<p>but: yes (34.9 clamp), ZS44/ZS56 integral tapered headset, SRAM S3 low direct mount.
</p>lobby_dosser on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-6014646
Thu, 15 May 2014 16:33:52 +0000lobby_dosser6014646@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I'm waiting patiently for mine. In the meantime I need to order up some bits, can you help with.</p>
<p>&gt;- Seatpost size- is it 30.9mm?<br />
&gt; Headset - do you need a low stacK?<br />
&gt; Front mech is it a shimano e type?</p>
<p>Cheers
</p>philfive on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-5977498
Thu, 01 May 2014 19:26:57 +0000philfive5977498@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Excellent.
</p>mactheknife on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-5977180
Thu, 01 May 2014 17:17:46 +0000mactheknife5977180@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Well, had my test ride and promptly put an order in. What a beauty of a bike. I was riding Laggan black like it was an easy red.</p>
<p>It was set up pretty much the same as i would have it luckily. Also it had a X-fusion shock which i was told beforehand was very good. I was prepared to dislike it but in all honesty it was awesome. So thats what i am going with.</p>
<p>Roll on the end of May <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>mactheknife on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-5918088
Tue, 08 Apr 2014 19:06:00 +0000mactheknife5918088@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Thanks for all the info guys. Really looking forward to testing it now <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>ultimateweevil on "Banshee Spitfire?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/banshee-spitfire#post-5917048
Tue, 08 Apr 2014 12:38:36 +0000ultimateweevil5917048@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I'm just building mine at the moment, but I've went for the ccdb shock and it will be built up with 650b wheels. I've went the x-fusion sweep up front (custom tuned from j-tech) which are 160mm although from what I've read on mtbr I may be better dropping them to 150mm but I guess I won't know until I've been out and ridden it.</p>
<p>My last bike was a Meta 55 and it does feel a bit heavier as just the frame but running air forks upfront and a 1x10 will probably save me some weight overall when compared to the Meta as it had coil pikes and a double plus bash setup.</p>
<p>Once it's built in a couple of weeks and I've been out on it I'll post a proper review.
</p>